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St Patricks Home and Hospital
Our philosophy is:
We are committed to providing quality care and excellent services, where everyone is treated as an individual.
Our emphasis is on maintaining a strong sense of dignity and independence for all residents to meet their services needs and promote their health and wellbeing.
We believe that our care and service must be delivered with compassion, professionalism and Sympathy in a safe environment that supports individual values, beliefs and cultures, free from discrimination.
We are fully certified and operate to a consistently high quality standard.

Updated: 10 Jul 2019

Service/Facility Details

Service/Facility Details

Detail

Status

Contract with DHB

Yes

Certification

Yes

ORA Applies

No

Updated: 21 Feb 2019

Bed and Vacancy Details

Bed and Vacancy Details

Detail

Status

Approximate number of beds at this level of care

46

Vacancy

Yes

We specialize in hospital level care dealing with various medical issues include stroke and ACC patients, with a warm family atmosphere and attention to the individual. RN cover 24/7. We have double room available for couple

Testimonials

We maintain a folder of "Positive Feedback" from our former and current residents/families which is available for perusal.

Updated: 21 Feb 2019

Personnel

Personnel

Type

Hours Per Week

Status

Details

Registered Nurse

Yes

We provide 24 hour onsite Registered Nurse coverage. The RN team are highly skilled and experienced, able to care for clients with high and complex needs, for example managing Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and peritoneal dialysis; and palliative care of course.

Nurse Practitioner

Yes

Available from Auckland District Health Board when required

Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers

Yes

We have a high coverage of qualified senior healthcare assistants who provide personal care to residents. We pride ourselves on the level of training provided and our staff are continuously learning and developing, keeping up to date with best practice.

Physiotherapist

Yes

A physiotherapist attends the service regularly to promote the rehabilitaion of residents. A physical therapy assistant works Monday to Friday with the guidance of the physiotherapist.

Occupational Therapist

Negotiable

A qualified occupational therapist is available as required.

Social Worker (on site)

Negotiable

We have access to the ADHB Care Team social workers for all residents and work with them to ensure that all residents receive an appropriate level of care.

Diversional Therapist

Yes

A Recreation Coordinator under diversionl therapist training works Monday to Friday providing a range of therapeutic programmes, for example music, art and dance therapy.

Activities Co-ordinator

Yes

We employ an activities co-ordinator Monday to Friday who provides a range of recreational and entertainment activities on site and in the community. We have musicians play live music regularly. The last Friday each month is a 'happy hour' social event.

We have a regular residents advocate who attends weekly. We also have another residents advocate visit monthly plus prn. We have various volunteers from local schools and other community agencies who spend time and do activities with residents.

Kaumatua

Yes

St Patricks Home and Hospital are fortunate and proud of our Director Mr David Rankin, Ngapuhi leader, Big Maori Chief to provide Kaumatua service for our residents and family.

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

Yes

A Catholic deacon from the local parish visits weekly. An Anglican chaplain also attends weekly and provides a monthly service. Other denominational assistance can be made available as required.

Other Personnel

Yes

Dr Paul Trotman and Roderick Mulgan from a local medical practice attends weekly to provide medical care for all residents, and is available after hours as required.

Updated: 10 Jul 2019

Specialities or Areas of Expertise

Specialities or Areas of Expertise

Specialities or Areas of Expertise

Status

Details

Oxygen Management

Yes

We have oxygen therapy at St Patricks. All of our nurses are trained with Oxygen management and Oxygen therapy. We have looked after patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) on Oxygen.

Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management

Yes

All our RNs at St Patricks are trained with Gastronomy/Nasogastric management. We are able to take care patients with percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Feeding, Nasogastric Tube (NG) feeding etc.

Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)

No

Yes, we have one bariatric bed only. But if need other special equipment, we don't have at the moment.

Palliative Care (Contracted)

Yes

St Patricks Home and Hospital work under the contract of Auckland DHB.

All our RNs at St Patricks are IV certified. We are able to manage IV antibiotics. We have looked after patient with Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) feeding via Central Venous Catheter (CVC) line

Dialysis

Yes

All our RNs are trained and qualified to look after Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. We have currently five residents on PD and we work closely with PDU Greenlane and Acute Dialysis at ACH to manage our PD patients care.

Wound Care

Yes

Our nursing staff have developed a great expertise in healing wounds that others have found slow to heal. We manage wound care as a part of our core care.

We have the continence adviser from industry to provide regular inservice training. All senior staff have received full training in the management of incontinence. We promote continence by regular toileting programme.

Stomal Therapy

Yes

All nursing staff have received training in the management of stoma cares. We are working closely with ADHB stoma nurse specialist looking after patients with colostomy bags, ileostomy bags etc.

Stroke Rehabilitation

Yes

With 10 years experience of rehab nursing, Our Manager, along with many years experiences rehabilitation Clinical Manager, along with RNs and management team, and the input of our physiotherapist team, we are good at catering for the rehabilitation of residents who have had a stroke.

ACC Rehabilitation

Yes

We have residents from ACC at the moment with rehabilitation programme.

Spinal Injuries Care

Yes

We have two ACC resident with spinal injury under our care

Infection Control

Yes

St Patricks belongs to a bench marking group to compare our management of infections with approximately 20 other facilities around New Zealand. We have an excellent and embedded programme to manage infections.

Surgical Followup

Yes

We manage surgical followup and rehabilitation on request or when our residents has had surgery. We regularly take residents for rehabilitation following surgical treatment.

Psychiatric Care

Yes

We are not locked up mental health ward; but we work closely with ADHB Old People Mental Health service to look after patients with mental health issues; while still able to live in the community.

Primary Rural Health Care

No

We are located in Epsom, Auckland Central.

Clinical Management

Yes

Jenny and Chao are NZ trained RNs with BN degrees; Jenny also has Master of Nursing degree from the University of Auckland. Jenny and Chao have experience on Rehabilitation and OPH at ADHB. Jenny and Chao ensure Nursing team trained with high nursing skills to deal with complicated clinical issues.

Other Specialties

No

We had up to six peritoneal dialysis patients with Cyclor machine dialysis and manual bag peritoneal dialysis.

Updated: 10 Jul 2019

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay

Status

Details

Respite

Yes

We offer respite care.

Carer Support

Yes

Other Short Stay Programme

Yes

We offer day care

Subsidised

Yes

Private Paying

Yes

Booking can be made in advance

Yes

Updated: 21 Feb 2019

Features

Features

Feature

Status

Details

May Bring Own Furniture

Yes

We encourage residents to have their own furniture to help make their room their own.

Single Rooms

Yes

Most of our hospital rooms are single rooms. There are a few double rooms as well.

Shared Rooms

Yes

We have a few double rooms at this level of care.

Rooms suitable for a couple

Yes

We have double rooms and Unit suit for couple

Ensuite

Yes

Most rooms have a shared or its own ensuite toilet and hand basin.

Alcohol Permitted

Yes

We have a monthly happy hour with entertainment. Alcohol is offered as one of the drink choices at this time. Residents can have their own alcohol (provided that medical clearance has been given) which is kept in a locked room.

Pets In Residence

Yes

We have "Patrick" our facility burman cat, We have our beautiful Rose a Maltese puppy; and several residents have brought their own cats.

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Yes

You are welcome to bring own pets; you/family need look after your pets.

Phone Access In Own Room

Yes

Your own room have access to telephone on your own expense

Wifi

Yes

We have wifi cover the whole facility; it's free of charge for our residents and family.

Resident can adjust heating in own room

No

St Patricks has thermostatically controlled air or underfloor heating.

Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability

Yes

We are contracted with ADHB to provide YPD care.

Lounges/seating areas

Yes

We have four lounges for residents and two lounge with library reading area.

Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly

Yes

Primary Health Funded Short Term Care

Yes

Provide End of Life/Palliative Care

Yes

Palliative Care Contract

Yes

Day Programme for day stay clients

Yes

We can provide regular day care for anyone who needs it. This includes meals and outings. Often a good introduction to residential care when this becomes needed.

Outings

Yes

We have two to three regular van outings a week and usually have at least one other special outing a month. Some residents also go to Communicare each week.

Whanau Room

Yes

St Patricks Home and Hospital have small lounge can be used as Whanau Room

Maori Kaupapa

Yes

St Patricks Home and Hospital are fortunate and proud of our Director Mr David Rankin, Ngapuhi leader, Big Maori Chief. We celebrate culture diversity at St Patricks. Currently we have one Maori residents and three Pacific Island residents.

Residents Committee

Yes

Our residents have a monthly meeting. The occupational therapist takes minutes which are passed to the management for any action or review. Feedback is provided at the following meeting.

Newsletter

Yes

A regular newsletter is sent to families, either by post or by email.

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Yes

We do not restrain our residents but do have a policy in place. This is a Ministry of Health requirement.

Confused Residents

Yes

The precentage of confused elderly is very small. Appropriate individual care and medical plans are provided on an as required basis.

Rural Setting

No

We are located Epsom central Auckland. There are beautiful views of Mt. Eden as St. Patrick's is located in an elevated position with gardens.

Smoking Permitted

Yes

A covered verandah is provided for smokers.

Semi-Secure

Yes

We have digital locks on the gates. Residents who may wander are prevented from doing so. However, the lower floor is open to a driveway and if residents can manage the lift they may be able to get out. Prospective residents are reviewed individually.

Updated: 10 Jul 2019

Special Features

Special Features

This facility is owner operated and is situated in a quiet no-exit street. It covers about 2/3 acre in the heart of picturesque Epsom. The grounds are park-like with flowers, native trees and seating in shady spots for our residents. Most of St. Patrick's is purpose built while the original villa remains at the front. We are indeed fortunate to be in the heart of the city yet in such a quiet and peaceful street with all amenities close by.

A variety of accomodation is offered at St. Patrick's. Downstair there are Seven motel-like units and four bedrooms in a former owners house (Grandma's Cottage). They fully integrate with the facility and its activities. In addition, St. Patrick's has 47 hospital beds for our less able residents.

As owners/managers we are dedicated to providing the very best of care and we have many testimonials from families of former and current residents. We live within 15 minutes of the facility and we also work as RNs/management. All staff are expected to attend our regular in-service training sessions to keep updating their skills. We often use outside educators for more specialised training. The very highest standard of care and cleanliness is expected at all times by management from staff. We are certified to provide hospital and rest home services. We have well-developed quality assurance systems with regular audits and monitoring to ensure we maintain the very highest of standards.

Activities are available most days of the week but not all residents are able to participate at this level. No resident is excluded and everyone is catered for to suit their needs.

Entertainment in the form of piano and piano accordion is provided on a regular weekly basis. Our happy hour with nibbles, drinks and entertainment is held on the last Friday afternoon of each month at 3 p.m. to which we welcome the inclusion of resident family members.

We endeavour to get our residents off the property from time to time. We have our own 11 passenger minivan which takes regular Twice a week trips. These are a real highlight. We also attempt to visit the movies (The Lido cinema is one block over.), and other places of interest such as SnowPlanet, Butterfy Creek, the beach, St. Lukes mall and outside concerts.

Updated: 21 Feb 2019

Additional Information

Additional Information

Topic

Details

Details about Meals

All meals are home cooked on the premises by professional cooks who have worked in rest homes and hospitals for many years. St Patricks provide two set of meals, one set is European meals and one set is Chinese meals, to cater our culture diversity residents. We have a four week rotating menu for European residents. Chinese meals have been lots more exciting with lots of great work.

Staffing Qualifications and Details

Our staff are all well chosen and well trained. We train our staff to treat our residents as our uncle, untie, grandparents. St Patricks Home and Hospital is a big family, include our residents, family and staff.

Updated: 21 Feb 2019

Languages Spoken

Languages Spoken

Language

Status

Details

Cantonese

Yes

Staff member.

Chinese

Yes

Staff members

Chinese dialect

Yes

staff member

Cook Island Maori

Yes

staff member

English

Yes

All staff members.

Fijian

Yes

Fijian Indian

Yes

Staff

Filipino

Yes

Staff members.

Hindi

Yes

Staff member.

Interpreter

Yes

Can be arranged on request

Mandarin

Yes

Staff Members

Maori - Te Reo

Yes

Owner

Min Chinese

Yes

Staff Member

Samoan

Yes

Staff members.

Sri Lankan

Yes

Staff members.

Tongan

Yes

HCA manager and Staff members.

Ukranian

Yes

Staff member.

Yue Chinese

Yes

Updated: 21 Feb 2019

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Status

Details

Anglican

Yes

Communion is available monthly. Priest visits weekly.

Baptist

Yes

Service monthly and all welcome.

Buddhist

Yes

Christian

Yes

All denominations represented.

Confucius

Yes

Denominations/Faiths represented

Yes

All denominations represented.

Hindu

Yes

Methodist

Yes

Presbyterian

Yes

Roman Catholic

Yes

Communion provided weekly.

Tao

Yes

(Other comments)

Yes

We are happy to cater for all religious affiliations. Almost all of our staff have their own religious affiliation.